Looking for a fun protective hairstyle that’ll be good to go in, like, under an hour? Stitch braids are it. There are so many versatile ways to pull them off and their intricate patterns set them ...

Even more importantly, at the very front of her hair was a single cornrow, which is a clever trick to keep her edges intact ...

1. Pick your perfect braid length and thickness. Before you start braiding, make sure you let your stylist know how long and thick you want your braids to be. Once you've reached your desired look, ...

There are a whole host of reasons why women decide to wear their hair in a protective style. But for many, the hot, sticky, summer season is a prominent motivator to book an appointment with a braider ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Fall is HERE—can’t you smell the pumpkin spice in the air?—which means it’s the perfect time to ditch ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. This week’s episode of The Braid Up proves that a new age of stitch braids is upon us. We all know that ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." 2. Oil your scalp. To help keep your scalp moisturized and soothed while you've got these braids in, drip ...

On this week’s Braid Up, we’re giving you a style that’s near and dear to my heart: stitch braids. Stitch braids are one of my go-to looks for a reason—they basically guarantee you an extra-cute ...